Hello and welcome to the WEIRDEST SCHOOL YEAR OF YOUR CAREER. While last year ended with quite an unexpected twist, not something anyone could have predicted, we were definitely running in emergency mode, boots on the ground, working hard in overdrive to get kids what they needed to learn remotely ... read more
Animal STEAM Activity for Kids
Last week I shared 5 ways that hoopla digital makes lesson planning for STEAM so much easier. If you missed that post, I highly recommend reading it FIRST, then returning to this post. Don't worry - I linked this post for you at the end of the previous post so you can find your way back! Now ... read more
Spotlight on 4 Super Simple Ways to Make Handwriting Fun!
Do you practice handwriting with your students? Sometimes it seems like an archaic practice, but I think kids learn so much more than just handwriting skills when we practice handwriting. Attention to detail, print directionality, and fine motor development all come to mind when I think of ... read more
3 Amazing Center Activities That Are Easy and Cheap
If you're anything like me, you are always looking for new ways to revitalize your centers or new ideas to try during Daily 5, Readers Workshop, Guided Math, etc. In the spirit of trying new things, today I'd love to share 3 center ideas that you can make. And hey, it doesn't hurt if they're easy ... read more
Bouncy Balls and Chemistry in the Primary Grades? A Step by Step How-to Guide
Who doesn't love bouncy balls? Especially bouncy balls that are a DIY and fit into science, math, and writing?! This is so perfect for talking about states of matter and what happens when you mix solids and liquids. Build that foundation for chemistry people! This idea came ... read more
